North Carolina Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 100 counties in NC.
The average median property tax in North Carolina is $1,433/year, which is 25% below the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $214,164. Taxes range from $753 in Hyde County to $4,105 in Orange County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$1,433
-25% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$214,164
+1% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
0.70%
-26% vs US avg
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Highest Property Taxes in North Carolina
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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
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All Counties in North Carolina (100)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alamance County | $1,440 | 0.65% |
| Alexander County | $1,199 | 0.63% |
| Alleghany County | $1,202 | 0.60% |
| Anson County | $1,113 | 0.93% |
| Ashe County | $1,136 | 0.51% |
| Avery County | $966 | 0.41% |
| Beaufort County | $1,277 | 0.70% |
| Bertie County | $764 | 0.80% |
| Bladen County | $1,137 | 0.90% |
| Brunswick County | $1,789 | 0.57% |
| Buncombe County | $2,163 | 0.60% |
| Burke County | $1,191 | 0.70% |
| Cabarrus County | $2,429 | 0.76% |
| Caldwell County | $1,112 | 0.64% |
| Camden County | $1,784 | 0.62% |
| Carteret County | $1,369 | 0.45% |
| Caswell County | $1,023 | 0.68% |
| Catawba County | $1,319 | 0.60% |
| Chatham County | $2,671 | 0.67% |
| Cherokee County | $1,045 | 0.50% |
| Chowan County | $1,403 | 0.69% |
| Clay County | $1,188 | 0.45% |
| Cleveland County | $1,240 | 0.69% |
| Columbus County | $1,120 | 0.87% |
| Craven County | $1,372 | 0.67% |
| Cumberland County | $1,823 | 0.99% |
| Currituck County | $1,600 | 0.46% |
| Dare County | $2,245 | 0.53% |
| Davidson County | $1,262 | 0.63% |
| Davie County | $1,570 | 0.67% |
| Duplin County | $912 | 0.74% |
| Durham County | $2,951 | 0.84% |
| Edgecombe County | $1,282 | 1.10% |
| Forsyth County | $1,934 | 0.85% |
| Franklin County | $1,732 | 0.72% |
| Gaston County | $1,872 | 0.80% |
| Gates County | $1,273 | 0.78% |
| Graham County | $842 | 0.54% |
| Granville County | $1,694 | 0.72% |
| Greene County | $990 | 0.87% |
| Guilford County | $2,075 | 0.88% |
| Halifax County | $1,163 | 1.13% |
| Harnett County | $1,642 | 0.74% |
| Haywood County | $1,532 | 0.60% |
| Henderson County | $1,667 | 0.52% |
| Hertford County | $1,083 | 0.97% |
| Hoke County | $1,357 | 0.69% |
| Hyde County | $753 | 0.63% |
| Iredell County | $1,843 | 0.63% |
| Jackson County | $938 | 0.37% |
| Johnston County | $1,840 | 0.69% |
| Jones County | $926 | 0.76% |
| Lee County | $1,707 | 0.80% |
| Lenoir County | $985 | 0.88% |
| Lincoln County | $1,660 | 0.59% |
| Macon County | $979 | 0.43% |
| Madison County | $1,307 | 0.50% |
| Martin County | $1,176 | 1.07% |
| McDowell County | $871 | 0.52% |
| Mecklenburg County | $2,780 | 0.75% |
| Mitchell County | $1,014 | 0.50% |
| Montgomery County | $1,057 | 0.70% |
| Moore County | $1,784 | 0.57% |
| Nash County | $1,320 | 0.77% |
| New Hanover County | $2,075 | 0.59% |
| Northampton County | $1,232 | 1.21% |
| Onslow County | $1,431 | 0.65% |
| Orange County | $4,105 | 0.96% |
| Pamlico County | $1,257 | 0.60% |
| Pasquotank County | $1,547 | 0.69% |
| Pender County | $1,858 | 0.70% |
| Perquimans County | $1,316 | 0.62% |
| Person County | $1,288 | 0.67% |
| Pitt County | $1,649 | 0.85% |
| Polk County | $1,627 | 0.58% |
| Randolph County | $1,236 | 0.72% |
| Richmond County | $1,122 | 0.93% |
| Robeson County | $799 | 0.90% |
| Rockingham County | $1,230 | 0.79% |
| Rowan County | $1,411 | 0.65% |
| Rutherford County | $1,053 | 0.58% |
| Sampson County | $1,051 | 0.82% |
| Scotland County | $999 | 0.91% |
| Stanly County | $1,334 | 0.62% |
| Stokes County | $1,158 | 0.62% |
| Surry County | $1,033 | 0.62% |
| Swain County | $844 | 0.40% |
| Transylvania County | $1,539 | 0.46% |
| Tyrrell County | $1,233 | 0.89% |
| Union County | $2,298 | 0.61% |
| Vance County | $1,179 | 0.81% |
| Wake County | $3,023 | 0.71% |
| Warren County | $1,059 | 0.85% |
| Washington County | $1,202 | 1.12% |
| Watauga County | $1,334 | 0.41% |
| Wayne County | $1,210 | 0.74% |
| Wilkes County | $1,003 | 0.62% |
| Wilson County | $1,428 | 0.83% |
| Yadkin County | $1,210 | 0.69% |
| Yancey County | $1,058 | 0.48% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in North Carolina? ▼
The average median property tax paid in North Carolina is $1,433 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 0.70%.
How does North Carolina compare to the national average? ▼
North Carolina property taxes are 25% below the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,433 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in North Carolina has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Hyde County has the lowest median property tax in North Carolina at $753 per year with an effective rate of 0.63%. The highest is Orange County at $4,105.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.